jpdb beta

promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)

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measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment

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with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask

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sooner or later

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several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number

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as soon as possible; ASAP; even a little early

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beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...

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grandfather (may be used after name as honorific); male senior-citizen (may be used after name as honorific)

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grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen

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for this reason

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to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)

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present condition; existing state; status quo; current state

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there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)

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somewhere; anywhere; in some respects

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excuse; explanation

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to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize

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idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim

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business

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serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)

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to assist; to help out

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like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul

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(short) curtain hung at shop entrance; split curtain used to divide spaces in a house; reputation (of a store); good name; goodwill

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failed creative work; flop; dud; bomb

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cord used to tuck up the sleeves of a kimono; sash (worn across chest, e.g. by election candidate or relay runners); wrapper band on books, CDs, etc.

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the one before last; two generations, etc. previous

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to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels

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always; constantly

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soul; spirit

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to inherit; to succeed; to take over

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progress; advance; improvement; development

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to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)

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cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)

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each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn

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to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve

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to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)

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one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity

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one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)

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to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)

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busy (phone)

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cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery

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clapping hands; applause

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to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school; to cut class; to skip out

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promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently

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principal occupation; core business

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(one's) quota; assignment

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dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic

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splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate

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until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it

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each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of

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through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of

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